Effect of altitude on the morpho-phenological parameters of Juglans regia L. from different sites of Kashmir Himalaya

The present study was carried out in different areas of Kashmir Himalaya. Quantitative analyses of Juglans regia were done for the following parameters viz., distribution, morphology, population density and phenology. Present research finding revealed that Srinagar has highest population density followed by Badgam, Baramulla, Shopian, and least were found in Anantnag and Ganderbal. The morphological parameters showed a significant variation between different populations. Its sap normally begins to flow in late February while leaves begin to expand at the beginning of March. Flowering starts at the beginning of March and ends in the month of April. Leaf fall starts at the beginning of September and continues till November.